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| Author: | kodac [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gilmer, Prosono, or LMI? |
I'm buying some acoustic set African blackwood and have it narrowed down to Prosono, Gilmer and LMI. Does anyone have experience with both and have a preference? Prosono and LMI seem pricier, and Gilmer has more 2-piece sets, but have heard good things about LMI. Prosono is way over in South Africa, so shipping issues/climate etc. Thanks. |
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| Author: | timoM [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
I've purchased from both and have nothing but praise for both companies. Everything has been as expected. No BS. No drama. Tim |
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| Author: | John Sonksen [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
Gilmer for me, but I can drive over to them. |
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| Author: | klooker [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
I think they both will stand behind what they sell. If the end price is the same, I don't see any difference, assuming each set is equivalent. I do know that Gilmer tags on an additional $10 per package on top of the actual shipping charge FWIW. Kevin Looker |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
They are both great companies. |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
Gilmer. LMI's wood prices are too high, although they are my go-to place for just about everything else  Another good option is 4 piece backs from Hibdon. I don't see a price list on their website anymore, but at least when I bought one a few years ago it was $355. |
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| Author: | Paul Burner [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
Have you seen the sets available here: http://www.hibdonhardwood.com/collectio ... -side-sets These people are awesome to do business with. |
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| Author: | kodac [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
Cool, took a look at Hibdon. They are even more expensive than LMI. Some great looking stuff though. I've heard a lot of general positive referrals to LMI. Nothing against the others, but LMI seems to be the name that pops up. I do like how Hibdon marks (clearly) the holes. I guess I should be asking with experiences of how dry the wood was and if there's cracking. Especially important in regards to ABW. Thanks again for all the help. |
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| Author: | Herr Dalbergia [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
Since you are shopping for ABW I am sure you know about prosono? |
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| Author: | kodac [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gilmer or LMI? |
Yeah, but I don't know anything about them. Quality? Cracking? I know they only accept bank wire too. |
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